James mitchell



the shoulder of which it presses. As soon as that is done, the spring'V will cause the shaft I to return to its normal position, thereby releasing the brakes. y i

The mechanism must again be wound up by means of thebar A; as set vforth. What I Iclaim as my invention, and desireto secure by Letters Patent, is

1. The combination of the lever A, rod B, lever C, pnwls Dand D, spring D2,'a.nd ratchetqrheel E, subj` stantially as and for the .purpose set forth.

2. The combination of the shaft E3, collar R, arm R', collar S, .and shaft I, substantially' as set forth.

3. ).lhe combination ofthe shaft I, spiral collar U, lever T, and arm-R, for disengaging the brakes, substanti/ally `as set forth.` y 'r 4. The combination of the ratchet-bar P with the inclined face Il?l and catch-lever G, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. l V

5. The combination of the ratchet-bar P with its shoulder P2 and `the lever T, substantially as and for-the purpose set forth. y

In testimony whereof, I have signedv my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

' JAMES MITCHELL.

Witnesses:

L. A. COLE, R. A, Hnws. 

